Berg Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Berg Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$28.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
41% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,849 | 7 | $27.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 23 | $27.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 22 | $28.8 million |
How to apply
Berg Family Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Berg Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | $869,380 |
| Colorado | 4 | $55,100 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $14,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Symphony | General use | $500,000 |
| Jacksonville University | General use | $150,000 |
| The Unf Foundation | General use | $68,000 |
| Jacksonville Civic Coun | General use | $50,000 |
| World Affairs Council | General use | $35,000 |
| United Way of NE FL | General use | $35,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival | General use | $30,000 |
| Leading Change Inc | General use | $25,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival | General use | $13,600 |
| Jacksonville Symphony | General use | $12,080 |
| The Unf Foundation | General use | $12,000 |
| Princeton University | General use | $10,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General use | $9,000 |
| Aces | General use | $7,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General use | $5,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival | General use | $4,500 |
| Project Chance | General use | $3,000 |
| One Jax | General use | $3,000 |
| The ALS Association | General use | $1,000 |
| Greenscape of Jax | General use | $1,000 |
| The 200 Club | General use | $200 |
| Salvation Army Womens A | General use | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Gilchrist Berg
Questions people ask
Does Berg Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berg Family Charitable Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Berg Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gilchrist Berg (Trustee).
What does Berg Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.